Social work news
@PauseOrg
9 months ago
RT @Become1992: 📣 Today #APPGCare has launched a new inquiry into the Government's proposals to extend #corporateparenting responsibilities…
External news
1 year ago

‘We were social ICUs’: Qualitative study on the perception of the impact of Covid-19 on social work professionals in Spain

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt This article explores occupational factors and their psychosocial effects on the quality of life of social work professionals during the first three waves of the pandemic in Spain Design was a qualitative survey research Participants reported an increase in logistical administrative and organizational difficulties perceived work saturation reduced the quality of professional life expressed in terms of work stress and professionals suggested a lack of recognition...
@PauseOrg
9 months ago
Important work from @Brthcompanions, calling for improved care for pregnant women as well as a national health and… https://t.co/laEm6bnAIz
External news
1 year ago

Supervision of Chinese social work students during field practice: Harmonising a student-focused, egalitarian approach with traditional teaching and learning

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt This article explores the extent to which approaches to supervision developed outside of China fit with Chinese cultural approaches to learning and teaching Qualitative data were collected from students and supervisors from three different regions in China The findings suggest that a student-focused egalitarian approach is fundamental to promote students' learning at the current developmental stage of the social work profession in China This approach is...
@fosteringnet
9 months ago
Tonight we'll be watching @realjoeswash explore the UK care system in a new BBC documentary. 📺 If you're planning… https://t.co/kS8ETgDLrx
External news
1 year ago

Anti Human Traffiking Initiative Part 2

Matt is a member of Rogers Communications Cybersecurity Catalyst team where he collaborates with industry experts to generate products and education on a variety of cybersecurity topics related to online crimes...
@researchIP
9 months ago
RT @kehickle: There is no formula for writing/recording/communicating info about young people in a trauma-informed way but @InnovateProj re…
External news
1 year ago

‘Exceptional’ practice under ‘visionary’ leadership sees council rated outstanding across the board

A council has become only the fifth to be currently rated outstanding in all categories by Ofsted after inspectors found it was delivering exceptional practice that made children feel loved under visionary leadership North Lincolnshire has joined Hampshire Kensington and...
@adassYandH
9 months ago
RT @1adass: Parents of adults with complex needs are pioneering housing, care & support solutions because suitable local options don't exis…
External news
1 year ago

Government urged to fund return to social work scheme to bring back 200 practitioners

Council heads have urged the government to fund another return to social work scheme to bring practitioners back into practice and alleviate pressures on the workforce in England The Local Government Association LGA made the call in a briefing...
@cypnow
9 months ago
.@YoungGlos YG Hub has opened for a second day to support young people impacted by the incident in… https://t.co/yFPvd8u7Y9
External news
1 year ago

Whose life matters? A call for social work action in response to a global humanitarian crisis

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt In a few short weeks the war in Ukraine displaced over four million people As a human rights profession in the new global order the social work profession has called for not only the support of social workers in Ukraine and their neighboring countries but also for pressure on all host countries to facilitate fast efficient admission of asylum seekers and strengthening of resettlement services Using...
@cypnow
9 months ago
RT @article_39: Lots of talk about govt 'concessions' in #IllegalMigrationBill. Children still gravely at risk - fundamental right to claim…
External news
1 year ago

Towards developing ethical capacities in social work practice in Africa: Case study and critical commentary from Uganda

International Social Work Ahead of Print lt br gt This article engages with a case study situated in a public social service system in Uganda Africa Through case analysis I highlight the complexities related to professional ethics in social work practice in Africa and argue that efforts to promote ethics human rights and social justice in this context require creativity innovation and activism to confront structural conditions that trap people in unjust circumstances While building...
@dez_holmes
9 months ago
RT @Rachel_deSouza: 🧵This week is key for #IllegalMigrationBill as it goes back to the @HouseofCommons I remain deeply concerned about the…
External news
1 year ago

Supervision orders face overhaul to improve effectiveness in supporting family reunification

Supervision orders face an overhaul to improve their effectiveness in supporting family reunification but experts have concluded they should not be abolished Under the proposals local authorities would be expected to present a fully resourced plan in their final evidence...
@NICEComms
9 months ago
Discover our comprehensive web resource empowering integrated care systems to tackle #HealthInequalities. It’s pac… https://t.co/51TQ2Vy6GX
External news
1 year ago

Care review response delayed until 2023

The government has delayed its response to the Independent Review of Children's Social Care until next year The Department for Education had pledged to produce an ambitious and detailed government response and implementation strategy by the end of this year...
@NICEComms
9 months ago
We’re focusing on developing the products that matter most in health and care. We’ll do this by identifying the ar… https://t.co/7nzWjzSeed
External news
1 year ago

One in eight fostering households quit last year, finds Ofsted

Foster carer shortages are deepening in England with one in eight fostering households having quit and more leaving than joining over the past year Ofsted's latest fostering statistics released earlier this month showed that in - mainstream fostering households...